Dispensary General Manager (Cannabis)

Overview:

Seeking a Dispensary GM to manage a new retail cannabis dispensary opening in a cutting-edge space located in Highland Park, NJ just minutes away from Main Street, across the river from Rutgers University. As the General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of our dispensary's daily operations.

Reporting: directly to the executive team and founders

Location: Highland Park, NJ

Pay: $70,000-$90,000 + sales/incentive commission + bonus potential

Duties:

• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and motivate a diverse team of dispensary staff to achieve exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
• Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to state and local regulations governing cannabis sales, maintaining a deep understanding of CRC regulations, and adapting operations as policies evolve.
• Inventory Management: Oversee inventory levels, including procurement, stocking, and auditing to maximize product availability and minimize discrepancies.
• Customer Experience: Create a welcoming and informative environment for customers, ensuring their needs are met and providing education on products.
• Financial Management: Manage the dispensary's financial health, including budgeting, sales forecasting, and expense control.
• Marketing and Outreach: Utilize CRM and marketing tools to develop and execute marketing strategies, including online marketplaces such as Weedmaps, Leafly, and others.
• Vendor Relations: Cultivate and maintain relationships with product vendors to ensure a diverse and high-quality product selection.
• Compliance Inspections: Interface with state regulators and manage compliance inspections, ensuring all required documentation and protocols are in place.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant management experience, preferably in the cannabis industry.
• Strong understanding of CRC regulations and the ability to adapt operations as policy evolves.
• Comfortable interfacing with state regulators and managing compliance inspections.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive with minimal supervision.
• Experienced with Metrc Seed-to-Sale tracking, or similar
• Experienced with Dutchie Point of Sale and E-comm, or related software
• Experienced with Cannabis marketplaces such as Weedmaps, Leafly, etc.
• Experienced with CRM & Marketing tools (Alpine IQ, SpringBig, or similar).

Benefits:

• Healthcare and dental coverage.
• Professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to be a key decision maker in a rapidly growing market.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• This dispensary is based in Highland Parks, NJ. Are you able to commute or relocate for this role?

Experience:

• Dispensary Management: 5 years (Preferred)
• Metrc Seed to Sale tracking: 3 years (Preferred)
• Dutchie Point of Sale and E Comm: 3 years (Preferred)
• Weedmaps or Leafly: 3 years (Preferred)
• Alpine IQ or SpringBid: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Newark, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person